Nagpur district receives the largest share of ₹72.4 crore from Maharashtra's ₹381 crore urban infrastructure allocation. The funds target road construction, sewer lines, and connectivity projects under a central scheme.
Aman Mokhade's stellar performance and insights from Vidarbha Cricket Association reveal how a focused coaching system and smart team management led to Vijay Hazare Trophy victory.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari advocates for older leaders to retire and make way for younger generations once systems are stable, emphasizing youth involvement in industrial development.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reveals Vidarbha's multi-sectoral growth plans at Advantage Vidarbha 2026 event, highlighting steel hub development and major investments.
A new report reveals Rural Nashik and Pune as India's worst districts for road fatalities, highlighting poor engineering and enforcement as key factors derailing safety efforts.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari expresses concern over rising tiger and leopard conflicts in Vidarbha, proposes relocation or sterilization. He outlines Nagpur's urban projects, airport modernization, and addresses ethanol criticism.
Uttar Pradesh announces State Tourism Awards 2026 to recognise best tourism villages, rural homestays & farm stays. Apply by Jan 20. Celebrate authentic travel!
Nagpur's push for Metro city status gains momentum under BJP governments. Stakeholders believe the tag will accelerate growth, curb brain drain, and boost investment. Read more.
Nagpur gears up for the 3rd Advantage Vidarbha-Khasdar Audhyogik Mahotsav in Feb. Bhoomipuja held, aiming to boost investment & entrepreneurship in the region. Read more.
Himachal Pradesh MLA Rakesh Singha condemns the central government's move to repeal MGNREGA, warning of severe consequences for rural employment and state finances. Read the full story.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini urged the Centre for increased allocations in rural & urban infrastructure, agriculture, and capital investment for FY27. He highlighted the state's role as India's breadbasket and its NCR logistics hub potential.
Maharashtra government sanctions ₹73.33 lakh for Chikhaldara, Vidarbha's only hill station, as part of a ₹4.40 crore package for six hill towns to improve tourist infrastructure. Read more.
Patna's Saras Mela concluded after 24 days, drawing 18 lakh visitors and generating over Rs 28.52 crore for rural artisans. The event was extended due to massive public demand.
Maharashtra govt approves 13 Umed Malls statewide, with 4 in Vidarbha, to provide permanent market access for women self-help groups. A Rs 20 crore initiative set to benefit 60 lakh families.
The new VB-G RAM G Act replaces MGNREGA, shifting from a legal right to work to a budget-driven scheme. For Andhra Pradesh, this could mean a wage burden of ₹3,470 crore and risks for vulnerable workers. Experts call for a state review.
Bihar Finance Minister Bijendra Yadav approves two new BSRB branches in Parsarma and Laukaha to boost rural banking and financial inclusion. Details inside.
Beed district in Maharashtra has become the state's top performer in rural housing schemes, with over 50,000 families moving into new homes. Discover how mission-mode execution overcame key challenges.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Shrimad Rajchandra Sarvamangal Centre for Women in Dharampur. This 11-acre hub aims to skill 15,000+ rural women annually, boosting Atmanirbhar Bharat. Read more.
India's new VB-GRAM G Act replaces the landmark MGNREGA, shifting from a rights-based job guarantee to a centrally allocated scheme. Experts warn this could depress rural wages and slow economic revival. Read the full analysis.
A TOI probe reveals private moneylenders in Maharashtra's suicide belt get licences easily, as farm distress pushes farmers to extremes. Read the full investigation.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis orders action on a ₹20,000-per-hectare bonus for paddy growers after BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar's representation. Relief expected for farmers hit by rising costs and unseasonal rain.
Private money lenders in Vidarbha lent over Rs 227 crore in 2025, but a mere Rs 21,000 went to farming. Explore the debt crisis and its link to farmer suicides. Read the full investigation.
Bengal pulled off a record chase of 383 vs Vidarbha in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025. Dhruv Shorey's 136 in vain as Shahbaz Ahmed, Abhimanyu Easwaran star. Read the full match report.
Government data shows MGNREGA provided an average of just 48 days of work per household over five years, far short of the promised 125 days. Explore the reasons and implications for rural employment.
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench reprimands NHAI official for incorrect information in PIL about stalled Nagpur-Katol highway, demands explanation by Jan 13, 2026. Read the full report.
Kanpur's Saras Mela, from Jan 4-6 at Moti Jheel Lawn, will showcase self-help groups' products. The fair aims to boost rural marketing and women's economic empowerment. Read details.
Uttar Pradesh government allocates Rs 3,500 crore for health infrastructure, hospital expansion, and modern equipment. Focus on rural healthcare and Ayushman Bharat implementation.
RSS chief Dr Mohan Bhagwat inaugurated the state-of-the-art Pt Deendayal Chandrapur Cancer Hospital, a ₹280 crore facility aimed at providing accessible, affordable cancer care in Vidarbha region.
Maharashtra MIDC appoints a nodal committee to oversee the ₹1,492 crore PM MITRA Textile Park's second phase in Amravati, targeting 2 lakh jobs. Read the full story.
President Murmu assents to VB-G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA. While work days rise to 125, funding burden on states & a 60-day pause in peak farm season spark debate. Analysis inside.